Theme: Season: Fall

Bake a Pumpkin Treat Together Teamwork

Materials List: – Chosen Pumpkin based recipe – Ingredients for the pumpkin recipe (pumpkin puree, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) – Measuring cups and spoons – Mixing bowls – Mixing spoon – Muffin tin – Oven Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop teamwork skills by working together to measure and mix ingredients 2. […]

Bat Shape Clip Cards

Materials: Scissors, Clothespins Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out each card Directions for play: Using clothespins or markers of your choice,  students “mark” the correct shape of the object in the large box  to the shape on the bottom of the card.  Learning Standards: Identifies 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, Uses hand-eye coordination to […]

Black Play Dough Recipe

Materials List: – 1 cup of flour – 1/2 cup of salt – 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar – 1 tablespoon of black food coloring – 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil – 1 cup of boiling water Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills: Kneading and shaping the play dough will help enhance […]

Book Review Worksheet & Group Discussion Questions for From Seed to Pumpkin Book Companion

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Books for Kids All About Squirrels & Acorns

Bubbling Cauldron Experiment

Materials List: ½ Tbsp baking soda ¼ C white vinegar Small cauldron Food coloring (green) Spoon Safety goggles (to protect eyes) Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Explore cause and effect relationships through a hands-on experiment. 2. Develop fine motor skills by measuring and pouring ingredients. 3. Learn about chemical reactions and how they can cause bubbling […]

Build A Block Tree

Materials List: – Pictures of different trees cut into thirds – Wooden blocks – Tape Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through manipulation of the wooden blocks – Practice visual discrimination and problem-solving skills by matching tree pieces – Learn about different types of trees and their characteristics Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Print […]

Build a Fall Tree from a Cardboard Box

Materials List: – Large cardboard boxes – Cardboard tubes (e.g., from paper towel rolls) – Scissors – Markers or crayons – Paint (optional) – Paintbrushes (optional) – Stuffed animals (for decoration) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting and assembling materials – Foster creativity by designing and decorating the tree – Encourage […]

Build a Farm in Dramatic Play

Materials List: – Farmer hats – Overalls or aprons – Animal costumes or masks – Toy farm animals – Hay bales or straw – Plastic fruits and vegetables – Gardening tools (shovels, rakes, watering cans) – Scarecrow prop Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop imaginative play skills by exploring the roles of farmers, animals, and scarecrows […]

Build a Scarecrow

Materials List: 1. Overalls 2. Straw hats 3. Gloves 4. Button-up shirts 5. Newspaper 6. Scissors 7. Markers 8. Glue 9. Scarecrow props (optional) 10. Hay or straw (optional) For head consider using faux pumpkins, paper plates, cardboard circles or stuffing paper lunch bags, or a pillowcases. Preschool Learning Objectives: – Enhance creativity and imagination […]

Build a Scarecrow Sensory Bin

Materials List: – Large plastic bin – Popcorn kernels – Felt fabric in various colors – Craft paper bag – Scissors – Glue – Googly eyes – Yarn – Buttons – Small sticks – Small straw or hay pieces – Small plastic pumpkin decorations Preschool Learning Objectives: – Sensory exploration: Children will explore different textures […]

Build a Small World Play Corn Maze

Materials List: – Building blocks or construction materials (such as cardboard boxes, foam blocks, or stacking cups) – Small toy figures or animals (such as farm animals or people) – Tape or markers to create maze boundaries Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop spatial awareness and problem-solving skills by constructing a maze – Explore creativity and […]